Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2025

High-Scoring Game is On the Cards

The prediction for the matchup between the Senators and the Blackhawks is for Over 5.5. We’re especially taken by the odds of -130 that this happens.

7 Victories for Hawks in Previous 8 H2H Games

Ottawa Senators have now lost four straight road games. When they last took to the ice, Washington Capitals won 5-4 (SO) at Capital One Arena. Shane Pinto bagged two goals, while Claude Giroux and Brady Tkachuk scored once.

Chicago Blackhawks last game was a 5-1 home win. This victory over Los Angeles Kings at United Center made it back-to-back victories. Ethan Del Mastro was among the goalscorers where five different players found the net. Goalie Spencer Knight played a starring role, stopping 41 shots (.976).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Sens and the Hawks saw the former win. It was a 2-0 scoreline at Canadian Tire Centre. We’ve seen seven the Hawks wins in the past 8 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Linus Ullmark (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-4-1	3.4	.862	0
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

Arvid Soderblom (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-1-1	3	.888	0
23/24	5-22-1	3.92	.879	0

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 32.8 shots on goal, with a 24.0% powerplay efficiency. The Sens have given up 3.6 goals from 33.7 shots, averaging 4.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.6%.

Tim Stutzle is the top points scorer with 15 points, 3 goals and 12 assists, with Jake Sanderson racking up 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 3.82 goal against average with a .902 save percentage.

The Hawks have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 28.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.9 goals from 34.9 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

The top points scorer is Ryan Donato with 16 points, 7 goals and 9 assists, while Teuvo Teraevaeinen is next in line after having 14 points, 3 goals and 11 assists. Goalie Arvid Soederblom have a 3.53 GAA with a .896 SV%.

Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

The -130 looks too good to miss for our pick. We’re expecting this bet to deliver when it comes to going over the goal line in this NHL encounter.

Our team of NHL handicappers monitor the current injuries. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by the key player and goalie stats always proves useful.

Key Senators vs Blackhawks stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 5 of the last 5 Senators games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Senators games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Senators games on the road this season.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 10 of the last 10 Blackhawks games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 5 of the last 5 Blackhawks games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 10 Blackhawks games at home this season.

Over 5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 56.5% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

There are ways to boost the odds on an Over pick and some bettors go down the Bet Builder route. It’s effectively a same game parlay where you throw in other selections.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tyler Bertuzzi Over 1.5 Shots -108

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. We recommend backing the -108 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Tyler Bertuzzi Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+270

First

+1400

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-108

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Correct Score Prediction

Senators 3 - 6 Blackhawks

You can secure odds of +4500 that the Blackhawks are able to land a 6-3 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Senators

Blackhawks

1-0

Senators

+4500

Blackhawks

+5500

2-0

Senators

+4000

Blackhawks

+6000

2-1

Senators

+1200

Blackhawks

+1700

3-0

Senators

+2200

Blackhawks

+4500

3-1

Senators

+1600

Blackhawks

+2800

3-2

Senators

+750

Blackhawks

+1050

4-0

Senators

+2400

Blackhawks

+6600

4-1

Senators

+1050

Blackhawks

+2500

4-2

Senators

+1300

Blackhawks

+2400

4-3

Senators

+1000

Blackhawks

+1300

5-0

Senators

+4000

Blackhawks

+13000

5-1

Senators

+1500

Blackhawks

+4500

5-2

Senators

+1200

Blackhawks

+2800

5-3

Senators

+2000

Blackhawks

+3500

5-4

Senators

+2000

Blackhawks

+2500

6-1

Senators

+3300

Blackhawks

+12000

6-2

Senators

+2000

Blackhawks

+6000

6-3

Senators

+2400

Blackhawks

+4500

6-4

Senators

+4500

Blackhawks

+7000

6-5

Senators

+5000

Blackhawks

+6000

7-2

Senators

+5000

Blackhawks

+14000

7-3

Senators

+4000

Blackhawks

+10000

7-4

Senators

+5500

Blackhawks

+10000

7-5

Senators

+10000

Blackhawks

+14000

7-6

Senators

+12000

Blackhawks

+14000

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Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Tight Affair

With a 70% chance of securing victory, Ottawa Senators are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -238. Chicago Blackhawks are the underdogs at +195 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest NHL data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -143.

Wagering on the Race to 3 Goals allows bettors to back favorites Sens at -160. On the flip side, the Hawks are +275 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Senators

-238

Blackhawks

+195

3-Way Moneyline

Senators

-143

Tie

+350

Blackhawks

+320

Puck Line

Senators -1.5

+106

Blackhawks +1.5

-130

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+116

Over 5.5

-143

Brady Tkachuk Favorite to Score the First Goal

Those interested in favorite Brady Tkachuk to find the net first are able to get +800. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes appeal, then this is +135.

Player Goals

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

First

+135

Anytime

+800

Tim Stützle (Senators)

First

+163

Anytime

+950

Drake Batherson (Senators)

First

+180

Anytime

+1000

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)

First

+185

Anytime

+1050

Josh Norris (Senators)

First

+220

Anytime

+1150

Claude Giroux (Senators)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Ridly Greig (Senators)

First

+265

Anytime

+1400

Angus Crookshank (Senators)

First

+265

Anytime

+1400

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Shane Pinto (Senators)

First

+310

Anytime

+1500

David Perron (Senators)

First

+310

Anytime

+1500

Teuvo Teräväinen (Blackhawks)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

Adam Gaudette (Senators)

First

+370

Anytime

+1800

Michael Amadio (Senators)

First

+370

Anytime

+1800

Landon Slaggert (Blackhawks)

First

+380

Anytime

+1900

Philipp Kurashev (Blackhawks)

First

+380

Anytime

+1900

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Thomas Chabot (Senators)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Noah Gregor (Senators)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Frank Nazar (Blackhawks)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Nick Foligno (Blackhawks)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Zack Ostapchuk (Senators)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Colton Dach (Blackhawks)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Cole Reinhardt (Senators)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Jason Dickinson (Blackhawks)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Matthew Highmore (Senators)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Craig Smith (Blackhawks)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+125

Tim Stützle (Senators)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Drake Batherson (Senators)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-135

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-192

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-137

Claude Giroux (Senators)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-108

Teuvo Teräväinen (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-143

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-130

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ottawa Senators Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.3
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 34.2
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 31.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 13.1
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.8
• Hits: 30.8
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.8
• Blocks: 10.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 10.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team News

Ottawa Senators Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
19	Drake Batherson	7	16.26	4	6	10	0
24	Dylan Cozens	10	17.14	6	4	10	-8
18	Tim Stutzle	10	19.54	4	6	10	1

12	Shane Pinto	10	18.9	8	2	10	3
85	Jake Sanderson	10	23.34	1	8	9	-1
28	Claude Giroux	10	15.99	2	6	8	4
72	Thomas Chabot	10	22.29	2	4	6	3
2	Artyom Zub	10	18.8	1	5	6	3
57	David Perron	10	14.24	2	4	6	-4
10	Jordan Spence	4	18.45	0	4	4	1
71	Ridly Greig	10	17.07	1	3	4	-1
89	Lars Eller	10	14.04	1	3	4	-2
20	Fabian Zetterlund	10	13.96	1	2	3	-3
3	Nick Jensen	10	18.65	0	3	3	0
21	Nick Cousins	10	11.5	2	1	3	1
7	Brady Tkachuk	3	16.63	0	3	3	1
22	Michael Amadio	10	14.76	1	1	2	0
34	Arthur Kaliyev	2	10.6	0	1	1	0
15	Olle Lycksell	4	10.13	1	0	1	1
37	Donovan Sebrango	2	15.25	0	0	0	-1
43	Tyler Kleven	8	15.99	0	0	0	-3
23	Kurtis MacDermid	4	5.48	0	0	0	-3
33	Nikolas Matinpalo	6	14.57	0	0	0	-3

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
40	Mads Soegaard	-	-	-
1	Leevi Merilaeinen	2	4.57	0.833
35	Linus Ullmark	8	3.11	0.87
31	Hunter Shepard	-	-	-

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Chicago Blackhawks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
91	Frank Nazar	9	19.64	4	5	9	5
86	Teuvo Teraevaeinen	9	18.7	1	7	8	6
98	Connor Bedard	9	21.98	3	5	8	2

8	Ryan Donato	9	15.71	5	2	7	3
59	Tyler Bertuzzi	8	16.93	2	4	6	0
95	Ilya Mikheyev	9	17.79	3	2	5	5
73	Lukas Reichel	7	11.69	2	2	4	-2
28	Andre Burakovsky	8	17.01	2	2	4	-3
6	Sam Rinzel	9	20.63	1	2	3	2
55	Artyom Levshunov	8	14.98	0	2	2	3
46	Louis Crevier	8	11.8	1	1	2	3
43	Alex Vlasic	8	21.75	0	2	2	-1
17	Nick Foligno	6	14.87	0	2	2	-3
16	Jason Dickinson	6	14.73	1	1	2	2
44	Wyatt Kaiser	9	19.64	0	2	2	3
28	Colton Dach	9	13.51	0	2	2	-4
	Matt Grzelcyk	9	14.8	0	1	1	6
20	Ryan Greene	9	11.59	1	0	1	0
84	Landon Slaggert	3	9.93	0	0	0	-1
24	Sam Lafferty	2	6.4	0	0	0	-1
5	Connor Murphy	9	16.17	0	0	0	-3
38	Ethan Del Mastro	1	17.6	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
30	Spencer Knight	6	1.97	0.937
40	Arvid Soederblom	3	3.01	0.888

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups